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Xero Tips and Tricks

With continual new features being added it’s often difficult to stay ahead of how you can better use xero to speed up internal processes.  The following are some of the tips and tricks we were reminded of at XeroCon

Home Office Expenses – Tax Basics

This is a topic we are asked about more and more as there is a move towards people working from home either for an employer or for themselves in a main or side business. Our guidance differs depending on if you own your own home or if you rent.

When is my Hobby a Business?

Most businesses stem from a passion, and many passions show themselves in our recreational and hobby activities.  The lines begin to blur when we start making money from what we love, whether it be a full time or ‘spare time’ pursuit.

Motor Vehicle Deductions – The Basics

The methods for claiming your car expenses have changed in the last 12 months in an effort to ‘simplify’ the way deductions are made.

Stress Less at Tax Time

If you’re a person who has quite a lot of personal tax deductions but finds it difficult to keep track of them throughout the year we’ve got good news for you. The ATO has released a new App, available for smartphones and tablets from the App Store, Google Play and Windows Store it has a selection of features that we think will be handy for individuals, especially for the new 2016/17 tax year.

2016 Tax Planning Tips

Tax Planning Tips for 2016! Find out how to minimise your tax with a few easy steps.

The Value of a Good Bookkeeper

It is at times a job that some people discount as not as ‘important’ as the advisor or accountant. But as the advisor at the other end I can tell you that a good bookkeeper is worth their weight in gold!

2016/2017 Federal Budget Overview

What The 16/17 Year Budget Means for Families and Personal Tax

2016/2017 Federal Budget Overview for Small Business

Small businesses operating as companies are one of the bigger winners out of this year’s budget.

2016/2017 Federal Budget – Superannuation Overview

The Government has announced that it will legislate the objective of superannuation as ’to provide income in retirement to substitute or supplement the Age Pension’.

The Government says that this objective has guided the other reforms announced and a legislated objective will enhance stability in the superannuation system